Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR COIL SPRING: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

3. LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Loosen the 2 bolts of the suspension arm.

NOTICE:
* Do not remove the bolts and nuts, only loosen them.
* Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

4. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

(b) Remove the bolt and nut, and then disconnect the rear shock absorber from the rear No. 2 suspension arm.





NOTICE:
Hold the nut and remove the bolt.

5. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH





(a) Remove the bolt and nut located on the rear axle carrier of the rear No. 2 suspension arm.

NOTICE:
Hold the nut and remove the bolt.

(b) Lower the jack gradually to remove the rear coil spring with rear upper coil spring insulator.

6. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

(a) Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator from the rear coil spring.

7. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH